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SA56 GTF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,110 mi
Last recorded81,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil level at minimum mark

Fail 13 Oct 2020 76,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil level at minimum mark

front heat shield is insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 70,976 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight weep of fluid on steering rack.

front brake discs corroded on inners

Fail 20 Sep 2018 64,321 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting bracket corroded/fractured in area of flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight weep of fluid on steering rack.

Unable to check n/s rear wheel bearing - brake binding.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,177 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner friction areas.

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition,beam pattern ok.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported.

Rear exhaust silencer baffles loose.

slight dampness around o/s steering rack.

unable to check n/s rear wheel bearing,brake binding.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 58,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner friction areas.

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition,beam pattern ok.

Rear Exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported.

Rear exhaust silencer baffles loose.

slight dampness around o/s steering rack.

unable to check n/s rear wheel bearing,brake binding.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,562 miles

n/s front tyre has 2mm tread depth & wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,389 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure & resting on system

Removed item from drivers view before test

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,678 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2013 32,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,550 miles

both front tyres cracks in tread[just acceptable].

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/r tyre 2mm.

nail o/s/f tyre.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 25,465 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,465 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,548 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SA56 GTF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA56 GTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA56 GTF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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